Paco De Lucia "Zyryab"

Paco De Lucia "Zyryab"

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Paco De Lucia
Zyryab
The Story
"Zyryab" features more incredible flamenco compositions by Paco De Lucia, notably, the title track performed with pianist Chick Corea. Guitarist Manolo Sanlucar also joins De Lucia on "Compadres" for a flamenco summit. "Zyryab" highlights include "Tio Sabas", "Chick" and the richly textured and intricate buleria "Soniquete", which opens the CD with brief vocals by Ramon "El Pesicola" (the bulk of the seven minute track is instrumental). The title track has been described as a masterwork of technique, composition, flair and emotion. "Zyryab" is a musical statement dedicated to Abu 'l-Hassan Ali ibn Nafi, a ninth-century musical innovator.
The Music
07:32 Soniquete Vocal
05:02 Tio Sabas Instrumental
03:44 Chick Instrumental
05:15 Compadres Instrumental
06:14 Zyryab Instrumental
04:19 Cancion De Amor Instrumental
04:25 Playe Del Carmen Vocal
05:31 Almonte Vocal
The Artists
Paco De Lucia Guitar, Production
Manolo Sanlucar Guitar
Chick Corea Piano
Juan Alberto Amargos Keyboards
Carles Benavent Mandolin, Bass
Tino Di Giraldo Tablas, Cajon, Drums
Ruben Dantas Tinaja, Cajon
Jorge Pardo Flute
Pepe De Lucia Vocals
Jorge Pardo Saxophone
Claudio Lugli Vestuario
Manuel Nieto Photography
Additional vocals by Potito and Ramon "El Pesicola".

Graphic design by Endenante y Cia.